A Pause In The Holidays

Welcome to your winter breath practice.

This is your pause,

A moment to slow down,

To step out of the rush and return to your own rhythm.

Close your eyes and take a slow breath in through your nose for 5 counts.

Hold for 2 counts and exhale through your mouth for 7.

Soft and steady,

Let your shoulders drop with each exhale.

Continue with this breathing pattern with every breath,

Inhaling for 5,

Imagine snow gently falling,

Quiet,

Effortless,

Unhurried.

You are safe to slow down.

You are safe to rest.

Continue with this breathing pattern as you begin to picture yourself standing in a snow covered forest.

The air is crisp,

The world is still,

The earth beneath you is resting,

Not gone,

Simply gathering energy for what's to come.

You too are allowed to do the same.

Continue breathing for 5,

Holding for 2,

And exhaling for 7.

Take one last deep breath in through the nose,

And sigh it out.

Carry this stillness with you today,

The peace of the pause,

The wisdom of winter.